MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation Product: Synonyms: VIVENDI 200 (IRL: PCS 01654); VIVENDI 200 (UK: MAPP 15017) Type: Formulated product 1.2 Use of the substance/preparation Herbicide 1.3 Company/undertaking identification Name: AgriChem B.V. Address: Koopvaardijweg 9 Postal code: 4906 CV Residence: Oosterhout Country: the Netherlands Telephone no: (++ 31) (0) Fax no: (++ 31) (0) info@agrichem.nl 1.4 Emergency telephone In case of poisoning contact national or local poison information centre (London telephone no ) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name CAS no EINECS no 1: CLOPYRALID Percentage Labeling R phrases (1) 20 % Xi;N 41-51/53 (1) Complete text of R/H phrases: see chapter FIRST AID MEASURES After inhalation Fresh air, rest. In case of symptoms, contact a doctor and show the label or packaging. Skin contact Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower for at least 15 minutes. In the meantime remove contaminated clothes and shoes. Contact a doctor if symptoms appear and show the label or the packaging. Date of conversion: 03-aug /5 Print date: 3-Aug-10

2 Eye contact Rinse with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes. Flush away from the non-contaminated eye. In case of contact lenses: if these can be removed easily, remove lenses first and rinse afterwards. Consult a doctor. After ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Contact poison information centre to see if drinking a solution of active charcoal in water is recommended. Treatment Pre-hospital: symptomatic treatment. Since up to now only results from animal studies are available and since no or almost no cases have been reported for men, an observation in the hospital is recommended. Contact the Poisons information centre for further information. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Water spray. Polyvalent foam. ABC powder. Carbon dioxide. Unsuitable extinguishing media High pressure water jet. Special exposure hazards On heating/burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours. Instructions Take account of environmentally hazardous firefighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Heat/fire exposure: compressed air/oxygen apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Keep away from naked flames/heat. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Gloves. Safety glasses. Protective clothing. Environmental precautions Prevent soil and water pollution. Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam up the solid spill. Date of conversion: 03-aug /5 Print date: 3-Aug-10

3 Methods for cleaning up Scoop solid spill into closing containers. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash clothing and equipment after handling. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Handling Comply with the legal requirements. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. 7.2 Storage Meet the legal requirements. Store in original packaging. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Exposure limit values Legal limit value TWA 8 h: comp. ppm comp. mg/m3 8.2 Exposure controls HAND PROTECTION Gloves. EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses. SKIN PROTECTION Protective clothing. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 9.1 General information Form: Odour Colour Liquid Chemical, not further characterised Brown 9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information ph value: % dilution Flash point/flammability: > 65 C Relative density: 1.1 Solubility: Water miscible Viscosity: 5-6 mpa.s Surface tension: 33 mn/m Date of conversion: 03-aug /5 Print date: 3-Aug-10

4 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Conditions to avoid Stable at normal temperature and pressure Materials to avoid Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: oxidizing agents Hazardous decomposition products On heating/burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION LD50 oral rat: LD50 dermal rat: LD50 dermal rabbit: LC50 inhalation rat: > 2000 mg/kg > 4000 mg/kg Not irritant to eyes. Not irritant to skin. Non sensitising to skin. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION LC50 fish: > 100 mg/l EC50 Daphnia: > 100 mg a.s./l EC50 algae: > 100 mg/l Oral toxicity bees: > 100 µg a.s./bee Dermal toxicity bees: > 98.1 µg/bee Non-toxic to bees. Not hazardous for beneficial arthropds. Non-toxic to earthworms. No further information available. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.. Remove to an authorized incinerator equipped with an afterburner. CONTAINER DISPOSAL Packaging should be dipsosed of at a special chemical waste disposal facility. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Hazard identification: UN no: UN name: Class: Date of conversion: 03-aug /5 Print date: 3-Aug-10

5 Group: Marine pollutant: EMS number: Label : 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Risk phrases: Safety phrases: S2 Keep out of reach of children S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke S36 Wear suitable protective clothing 16. OTHER INFORMATION The complete text of the R phrases mentioned in chapter 3: R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment The information in this MSDS is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, but all instructions, recommendations and suggestions are made without guarantee. We can accept no liability for loss or damage suffered from use of this information. Furthermore no liability is accepted if use of any product in accordance with these instructions, recommendations and suggestions infringes any patent. Date of conversion: 03-aug /5 Print date: 3-Aug-10